Highlight • Summit
South Sandia Peak
Hiking
5.0
(3)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Sandia Mountain Wilderness
Tips
February 9, 2024
Hiking
The name of this peak (and the entire ridgeline it inhabits) means "watermelon" in Spanish; it refers to the lovely pinkish color these mountains take on when hit by low-angle sun.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near South Sandia Peak
6
hikers
15.3km
06:35
960m
650m
The South Sandia Peak via South Crest and CCC Trail Loop offers a diverse journey through the Sandia Mountains, transitioning from shaded canyonlands to pinyon and juniper forests, and eventually…
5.0
(1)
3
hikers
9.09km
04:20
1,040m
20m
Embark on a difficult hiking adventure to South Sandia Peak via Three Gun Spring and Embudito Trail. This challenging route spans 5.6 miles (9.1 km) and demands a significant 3426…
2
hikers
9.13km
03:35
20m
1,070m
Hike the South Sandia Peak via Embudito Trail, a moderate 5.7-mile route with panoramic views of Albuquerque and the Sandia Mountains.
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Elevation 2,960 m
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